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AD02 MOU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 MOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,259 miles

Centre exhaust clamp missing.

Engine management fault warning light on.

Front exhaust mounting detached from pipe.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,769 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,637 miles

eml on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2014 72,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,003 miles

EML lamp on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside engine rubber mount worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 48,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 35,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water in side car front and rear foot wells †engine missfire †engine management light on (req volkswagon) dealer

Pass 27 Aug 2005

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD02 MOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 MOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD02 MOU registered?

AD02 MOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is AD02 MOU safe to buy?

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